Paddle

Paddle pioneered the merchant of record model for SaaS, handling payments, tax, and compliance so software companies can focus on product instead of finance infrastructure.

Key Features:

• Merchant of Record - Paddle sells on your behalf, handles all tax
• Global Payments - Cards, PayPal, and local methods worldwide
• Subscription Billing - Complex pricing models supported
• Revenue Recovery - Automated dunning and payment retry

SaaS-specific capabilities:

• ProfitWell Metrics - Subscription analytics included
• Retain - Cancellation prevention and feedback
• Upgrade Flows - In-app subscription management
• Pricing Pages - Localized pricing display

Why SaaS companies choose Paddle:

• Complete Solution - Payments, tax, subscriptions, analytics
• B2B Ready - Invoicing and manual payments for enterprises
• Compliance Confidence - They're liable for tax, not you
• Revenue Optimization - Tools to reduce churn and increase LTV

Paddle is particularly strong for established SaaS businesses that want comprehensive infrastructure. The included analytics (via ProfitWell acquisition) and retention tools add value beyond pure payment processing.